Grammy Beauty: Rihanna's Couture-Inspired Eye Makeup

At last night's Grammy Awards, Rihanna walked the red carpet looking runway-ready: "Her dress was a couture gown by Elie Saab, and I was inspired by the makeup look at that show," says makeup artist Mylah Morales. "On the runway there was a block of matte white eye shadow on the eyes but in order to make it less theatrical and more suitable for the red carpet I went with a shimmer texture." Using Dior 1-Colour Ultra-Smoothing High Impact Eyeshadow in Crystal White, Morales says she applied the product with a wet brush to ensure more intense and long-lasting coverage.

To further enhance Rihanna's eyes, Morales glued on spidery false lashes and lavished them with CoverGirl Lash Blast Length Mascara ("I used about three coats because I wanted the lashes to look spiky"). For a glowing finish, the makeup master brushed Dior Bronze Original Tan in Amber Tan on the jaw line and cheeks over facial moisturizer and foundation, followed by Nars' new Orgasm Illuminator on the cheekbones, chin, and upper lip. —Emily Hebert

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